It is with great excitement and STOKE that we today announce five Australian shows with The Cat Empire and a slew of special guests.

Widely held as two of Australia’s most outstanding live acts, The Cat Empire & Xavier Rudd will hit the highways together for the first time in January and February 2017 for a series of unique concert events to be held in picturesque open-air settings.

Presented by Zaccaria Concerts & Touring, the tour will bring these two incredible acts onto large stages in picturesque non-traditional purpose built outdoor venues in Hobart, Ballarat, Byron Bay, Bribie Island and Adelaide.

Tickets for the handful of distinct concert events go on sale here for the general public on Friday 21 October 2016 at 10.00am AEDT Australia. However, a special pre-sale for the concerts will be available from the respective ticketing agencies on Tuesday 18th October at 10.00am and will be available until Thursday 20 October at midnight AEDT Australia.

“I've always had a tonne of respect for The Cat Empire guys since the start. Deadly musicians and lovely people. Over the last 15 or so years touring around the world and seeing their posters in so many different towns and countries has always brought me a smile. I guess it's about time that we teamed up to do some shows together & I'm stoked to share a stage with these legends back on home soil early in 2017!”

What better way to set the mood with three captivating exceptional young artists. Currently making waves around the world, singer songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and producer Darren Harts a.k.a HARTS will mesmerize audiences with his individual brand of alternative rock, funk and soul. Sydney six piece OCEAN ALLEY will be bring their unique and refreshing brand of psychedelic reggae fusion. Coming of the back off touring with Ball Park Music, young indie pop rocker SAHARA BECK will kick off proceedings for what is sure to be an atmospheric evening.

WANDERLUST IN THE SUNSHINE (COAST)

XAVIER RUDD HQ 2 months ago

Wanderlust, the fast-growing global yoga lifestyle brandis announcing the return of the four day festival on the naturally refreshing Sunshine Coast—Wanderlust has once again partnered with Sunshine Coast Council and Tourism Events Queensland to bring together a remarkable group of yoga and meditation instructors, musical performers, speakers, artists and chefs for a transformational retreat in one of the world’s most awe-inspiring natural resorts. This is an experience that gets into your mind, body and soul.

Regardless of what starts you on your path, Wanderlust is an experience that leaves you different than when you came - with new ideas, new friends, newly discovered abilities and greater peace. This is a festival that inspiers you to find your true north.

MUSIC - Wanderlust are excited to announce Xavier Rudd as the first headliner for the festival; a friend of the Australian mindful movement and ever popular on the Queensland scene. More exciting headliners are to be announced when ‘Music Only’ tickets go on-sale next month but already the rest of the line-up is solid and diverse. Dance the night awayto New York DJ Tasha Blank, and Byron Bay favourties like Deya Dova, Wild Marmalade and Sunshine Coast locals Dubarray.

Xavier Rudd is very pleased to announce his return to Western Australia this year with a special performance at North West Festival in Port Hedland this August, followed by a very special show at the Historic Fremantle Prison in November.

November marks over 2 years since Xavier has played a headline show in Fremantle (his last was Fremantle Arts Centre in September 2014), and over 12 years since his Western Australia debut at the Fly By Night Musicians Club.

After recent sold out tours of Europe, Hawaii and mainland USA, Xavier returns with his magical 3-piece live show featuring Bobby Alu on drums and Ant Aggs on keys.

Tickets are strictly limited for this show, so get in quick to avoid missing out.

Were very pleased to announce that Xavier Rudd will be returning to the magical Hawaiian Islands and a handful of shows on the mainland of the USA through June & July 2016!

After a SOLD OUT 27 date tour of Europe, the show is refined, tight and more exciting than ever.

- Xavier Rudd

After hitting Maui, Oahu, The Big Island and Kauai, Xavier and the team are heading to High Sierra Festival followed by shows in Salt Lake City UT, Aspen CO for Wanderlust Festival, The incredible Mishawaka Amphitheatre and closing the run with an intimate performance at the Fox Theatre in Boulder CO.

Xavier Rudd’s ability to connect with people has been his most powerful gift.

The more he has toured the world, the more hearts he has touched and the more of the world he has put back into his music. Whether touring solo or fronting a 9-piece band, Xavier Rudd’s audiences are enthralled with his powerful message, his distinct live show & his ability to wield so many instruments at once.

Following on from his 2015 album “Nanna” and world tour of the same name, Xavier Rudd is set to return to Europe for a run of unforgettable shows in April, with special guest Bobby Alu.

With a tonne of the dates already SOLD OUT - it's time to get cracking and get your tickets if you have't already!

South America...Finally!

XAVIER RUDD HQ 9 months ago

After 15 years, 8 studio albums and countless live performances around the world, Xavier Rudd is FINALLY heading to South America!Shows have been confirmed for Brazil, Paraguay, Uruguay & Argentina in early March.

These shows also see Xavier returning to his more traditional live format.

"South America has been all about patience. Patience from my people there and patience from me as it has been always calling me amidst so many other shows, countries and years. finally the time has come. After 15 years we are now officially heading to South America and my heart says it will be full power." - Xavier Rudd

More information on Paraguay, Uruguay and Argentina coming soon!

NZ Tour Announcement

XAVIER RUDD HQ 1 year ago

Following a full-on year of touring Australia, Europe, the UK, the USA and Canada, Xavier Rudd & The United Nations will tour the north island of New Zealand to celebrate the release of their new single ‘FLAG’ from their acclaimed new album ‘Nanna’.

Described by Rolling Stone as a “beautiful celebration of a global sound”, Nanna is an amazingly uplifting listen. Mixed by the legendary Errol Brown at Tuff Gong Studios, ‘Flag’ is the perfect representation of this sound, and indeed the spirit within Xavier Rudd & The United Nations: it is a passionate call to unite, wrapped in pure Tuff Gong authenticity.

As the year has progressed, Xavier Rudd & The United Nations have become a global force. Nanna has received rave reviews, and The United Nations are consistently proving themselves to be one of the best live bands in the world.

Now, fixating his gaze on New Zealand, Xavier is stoked to have been announced for a second continuous year on the Wanderlust Festival at Great Lake Taupo with headline shows in Auckland, Wellington and New Plymouth just announced.

Tickets go on sale next Wednesday 9th November online at the TOURS page.

Support for Xavier Rudd & The United Nations Flag North American Tour has been added!

Following straight on from their appearance at Splendour In The Grass this July, Xavier Rudd & The United Nations will tour Australia-wide throughout August, September and October to celebrate the release of ‘Flag’ – the second single from their acclaimed debut album, Nanna.

Enthralling his devoted fans, Xavier Rudd kicked off 2015 by unveiling his long-awaited dream project; a full-blown dub record, backed by a eight-piece international all-star band. Supporting lead single ‘Come People’, Xavier Rudd & The United Nations embarked on a sold-out national tour in March that took them to packed theatres in every capital city, and ended with a triumphant homecoming in front of a capacity crowd at Byron Bay Bluesfest.

As the year has progressed, Xavier Rudd & The United Nations have become a global force. Nanna has received rave reviews, and The United Nations are consistently proving themselves to be one of the best live bands in the world. Spending April and May in North America, the band have been met with even more sold-out shows abroad, with New York, Toronto and Montreal all hitting capacity. Across the Atlantic, Xavier Rudd & The United Nations will spend June and July on a European tour, performing for fans in 16 cities across seven countries, before heading back to Australia for the Flag Tour. An incredible itinerary.

With 35 dates across all states (including performances at theDarwin Festival and Caloundra Music Festival) the Flag Tour is not just regional Australia's first up-close introduction to Xavier Rudd & The United Nations, but also the largest regional tour Xavier has undertaken since his 2012 gold-selling masterpiece, Spirit Bird. For his first full band, and the most dynamic album of his career, it's not surprising that Xavier Rudd wants to take The United Nations to every town in Australia.

“In a time when Australia is digging deep, marching together and standing strong for our threatened communities in the Northwest and simply the long awaited need for positive change for reconciliation in our country, I feel the spirit of this band is very important. This album, this tour, this family, The United Nations is an example energetically & spiritually of where we need to be as a nation. We will be touring regional places in Australia; some we’ve never been to, some we haven’t been for a long time, in order to deliver this message and celebrate the energy of one people with our fellow Australians. Its time to Boogie!”- Xavier Rudd

Tickets go on sale on May 21st at 9am.

Yep, Xavier Rudd & The United Nations are excited to announce the European dates of the NANNA World Tour!

The announcement comes just days before the 'NANNA' release dates around the world, and joins the already impressive list of tour dates throughout Australia, the USA and Canada.

Between the touch-down show at Brixton Electric on June 24 and finishing at Gurten Festival in Switzerland on July 17, Xavier and his troops will take a bevvy of headline date and festivals as they make their way around Europe.

Stay tuned for a second annoucnement of shows, and head here to see all the dates and ticket info.

North American Tour Announced

XAVIER RUDD HQ 1 year ago

Tour Starts on April 30 in Portland, ME

In the past, Xavier Rudd’s onstage one-man-band setup included a half-dozen guitar choices, three didgeridoos and various styles of native drum. Starting April 30, Rudd will endeavor on the next adventure of an already extensive musical career…as frontman to Xavier Rudd & The United Nations, a band of international musicians with diverse musical influences coming together for the forthcoming album, Nanna (out March 17 via Nettwerk Records). See full dates .

Featuring guitar, bass, drums, percussion, keys, horns, flute and backing vocals, the aptly titled Xavier Rudd & The United Nations brings together musicians from all corners of the globe, representing the diverse cultures of Australia, Indigenous Australia, South Africa, Samoa, Germany and Papua New Guinea. Today, the band shares the first taste from the album called “Come People.”

General Admission tickets go on sale Wednesday, February 4th - click here or head to the TOUR page for details!

Listen To “Come People”

A NEW YEAR, A NEW ALBUM, A NEW BAND!

XAVIER RUDD HQ 1 year ago

Together with his new band The United Nations,Xavier Rudd is pleased to announce details of his new album Nanna, and the subsequent national NannaTour this March & April. Nanna is out in Australia independently on March 13th via Salt X/Universal. Internationally, Xavier Rudd & The United Nations are excited to announce their new home at Nettwerk for North America, the UK and Europe.

Xavier Rudd’s eighth studio album, Nanna, was mixed by living legend Errol Brown at the Tuff Gong Studios and follows the wildly successful #2 Gold-selling album Spirit Bird (2012). Spirit Bird was led by the huge single “Follow The Sun”, which went Gold in Australia, reached Platinum sales in Italy and led Xavier Rudd to his largest touring itinerary to date, covering almost every continent during a 30-month world tour.

Nanna has been long awaited by Xavier Rudd fans, but even more so by the man himself. Last year, Xavier Rudd put out to the Universe that it was time to record his dream project and ancestors from around the world answered his call, delivering a collective of amazing musicians by way of his brand new band – The United Nations.

Featuring guitar, bass, drums, percussion, keys, horns, flute, saxophone and backing vocals, the appropriately titled Xavier Rudd & The United Nations bands together musicians from all corners of the globe representing the diverse cultures of Australia, Indigenous Australia, South Africa, Samoa, Germany and Papua New Guinea. The band is symbolic of the message that all people of the world can come together and return to spirit, respect the ancient ways, and protect the Earth and the very essence of creation. And, as always with Xavier Rudd, the music is as powerful as the message.

Now at the beginning of the next chapter in his career, the release of Nanna will take Xavier Rudd back out on the road, but as fans have never seen him before... in the role of front-man, amidst some of the best players in the world.

Tour dates for Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane & Adelaide have now been added to the March calendar, joining Bluesfest in Byron Bay and West Coast Blues & Roots as some of the unmissable shows of the year!

The Ultimate Waterman is an event to find the world's best all-round waterman! Happening for the first time ever, the world's finest watermen will come together in New Zealand to compete in 6 different surfing diciplines over 8 days.

The invitation-only contest will seek out the best conditions NZ has to offer that will test the 8 elite competitors' skill and endurance.

There will also be public events open for participation and exhibition events which are all to be based at a hub site on the Auckland waterfront.

Due to a great response to the Xavier Rudd WA Tour - an extra show has been added to the run. With the first show selling out, we are excited to announce that Xavier will be playing a second show at the Mermaid Hotel in Dampier on November 17th.

NYD is shaping up to be a cracker at the Basin Concert Series in Launceston, Tasmania. The Final Artist announcement has just been released so take a look at who will be joining Xavier Rudd - Official for this great day of music!!

The Ultimate Waterman is an event to find the world's best all-round waterman! Happening for the first time ever, the world's finest watermen will come together in New Zealand to compete in 6 different surfing diciplines over 8 days.

The invitation-only contest will seek out the best conditions NZ has to offer that will test the 8 elite competitors' skill and endurance.

There will also be public events open for participation and exhibition events which are all to be based at a hub site on the Auckland waterfront.